About CREFC Europe
We are the trade association for real estate lenders and finance markets in Europe. The CRE Finance Council in the United States is our sister organisation.
Our mission is to promote liquid and sustainable real estate debt markets for the benefit of our members, the wider industry and ultimately the economy and society as a whole.
We are a non-profit association offering our members opportunities to network, collaborate and learn, to explore the forces driving structural change, and to help shape the European real estate debt market and understand and influence its regulatory framework.
We have close to 200 corporate members, comprising different kinds of lenders, borrowers and consultants and service providers that serve the sector.
What we do: your strategic advantage
As the industry’s central hub, CREFC Europe curates the connections, insights, and influence that keep you ahead of the curve:
Connect & Collaborate
- We organise thematic gatherings to tackle the issues defining our sector
- We organise networking, educational and career-related programming for less experienced professionals and diverse talent through member-led initiatives
- We facilitate the relationship-building that drives business forward
Lead Policy & Regulation
- We advocate powerfully for our industry with regulators and policymakers, ensuring your views reach decisionmakers
- We provide analysis and horizon-scanning on regulatory developments that impact your business, your competitors or your market
Drive Market Intelligence
- We support the research and develop the analysis that can provide the strategic insights you need to navigate an evolving market landscape
- We partner with leading industry organisations to amplify our collective impact
- We represent your collective interests in media and public forums with authority and balance.
Adapt & Thrive
- Our constant dialogue with market participants and policymakers gives us the vision and agility to help our members prosper in an uncertain world, supporting responsible growth that serves the real economy while delivering investor returns.
Our Board of Directors guides a focused executive team that is accountable and responsive to a diverse and growing membership.